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as in to peek
to take a quick or hasty look
just glanced at the instructions before assembling the bike glanced over his shoulder to see if she was still there
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as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
diamonds glancing in the display case
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Recent Examples of glance
Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Secondary cities rise up A quick glance of the top destinations based on its searches go beyond the usual suspects, which add merit to the findings that peoples’ preferences are indeed changing.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
After the match, the two exchanged a cursory handshake with Cirstea barely glancing in Osaka’s direction.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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Noun
In fact, a quick glance at the store’s website shows snuggly wool-blend sweaters, toasty heating pads, and hydrating skincare, all for under $100.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Secondary cities rise up A quick glance of the top destinations based on its searches go beyond the usual suspects, which add merit to the findings that peoples’ preferences are indeed changing.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
The footage ends as the officer glances back toward the bench where the suspect was supposed to be handcuffed, before giving chase, with two other officers quickly darting out from behind the reception desk to join her.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
After the match, the two exchanged a cursory handshake with Cirstea barely glancing in Osaka’s direction.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glance
Noun
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Sanford and Son was groundbreaking in offering a glimpse into Black family life rarely seen on network television at the time.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
31 Jan. 2026
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The 42-second teaser gives fans the first glimpse of newcomers Moyer, Rodriguez, Lyons and Sharma.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Just this month at Matthieu Blazy’s inaugural Chanel Metiers d’Art show in New York’s Bowery station, hair artist Duffy sent down bouncing side parts, and Chanel’s couture look also followed suit.—
Arden Fanning Andrews,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2026
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Video shows the plane slowly descending toward the runway, then touching down with a jolt, its wings bouncing as yellow fire and white smoke bursts from beneath it.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Surgery scar peeking from behind a black blazer, their gaze is both soft and firm.—
Christine Terrisse,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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The actress, 27, was recently photographed heading to Los Angeles’ Canter’s Deli sporting denim trousers, a sleek brown coat and an oversize bag with a bottle of Hellmann’s mayonnaise peeking out.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The primary suite, with gleaming white wood floors, has a high ceiling, a small, basic attached bathroom, and a spacious dressing room with multiple closets.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2026
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More likely than not, there are a few gleaming Wusthofs hanging above a kitchen island like this, maybe even an industrial Vitamix.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Paint Baseboards Paint your baseboards for a clean look with sharp lines.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026
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The statement piece instantly elevates a boots-and-leggings combo, as evidenced by the above look.—
Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Shares fell during his time in government but rebounded sharply in December, reaching a record high amid intense market interest in AI.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Trump has a long history of rebounding from failure, including from bankruptcy, political failure, impeachment, four criminal indictments, and 34 criminal convictions.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
29 Jan. 2026
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His face seemed to flash through colors, his cheeks rouged, then went pink, then yellow.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Outside, the world flashes by, a slideshow of rivers growing into oceans, deserts rising into mountains and cities sprawling then receding into darkness as the train thunders on through the night.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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If Engstrand had stayed while maintaining his title of offensive coordinator, the Jets could have skipped the interview process required for offensive and defensive coordinators.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Cruise passengers heading to Mexico may want to skip packing their e-cigarettes, as the country is now actively enforcing a nationwide ban on vaping devices, according to Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Glance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glance. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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